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Homestyle: Bringing the Woodward Dream Cruise home

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Painter Darcel Deneau talks about the custom cruising Woodward piece she created for a client's man cave at the home in Birmingham, Michigan.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News

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Painter Darcel Deneau's painting references Woodward landmarks, past and present, like Ted's Drive-In, Hunter House Hamburgers and the National Shrine of the Little Flower.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News

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A combination of model cars, old photos and other research contributed to this recreation of Woodward in the ‘50s. Though not everything is exactly how it was back then, the painting by Darcel Deneau was personalized to suit her client’s vision.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News

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A glass table is made from a 2005 GMC V8 truck engine and pistons. As a bonus, it stores bottles of wine.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News

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Securely positioning a tire and wheel between a glass top and a pedestal base makes a great table for a man cave.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News

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Outside Detroit Mercantile Co. in the Eastern Market District, visitors get a sense of the cool memorabilia and more found in the store that includes a variety of car-themed treasures.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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Vintage signs, like this one for Quaker State Motor Oil, are among the nostalgic finds at Detroit Mercantile Co.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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At Detroit Mercantile Co., vintage toys are among the coveted collectibles that let car lovers parade their passion long after the Dream Cruise has come and gone.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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Some of the unique pieces at Detroit Mercantile Co. include dog collars and belts made from seat belt material and buckles that pay tribute to the ever-popular automobile.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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Vintage ashtrays that served as promotional items for tire companies are perfect for office supplies like paper clips, says Robert Stanzler, co-proprietor of Detroit Mercantile Co.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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Old wood production molds from the era of casting act as decorative objects that remind us of the fascinating history of the automobile industry.
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These automotive badges that came as cereal box prizes are from an old collection.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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A promotional loudspeaker from an old Dodge dealer would make a great addition to the home of any car fan.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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Pieces from the past include toy cars made from plastic and wood that would perk up any surface.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News

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This car-themed sculpture painted by Darcel Deneau is proudly displayed in the Bloomfield Township home of Don Grieser who bid on several pieces at the 2005 fundraiser, CarTunes on Parade.
Don Grieser

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Maquettes won at an auction for the 2005 fundraiser CarTunes on Parade are on display in the home of Don Grieser. These samples that show what the larger car-themed sculptures will look like are by Darcel Deneau (middle) and Gary Kulak (on either end).
Don Grieser

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An expansive mural with street scenes at the Garage Grill & Fuel Bar in Northville inspired one of their patrons to commission the artist, Darcel Deneau, to create a vintage Woodward scene from his youth.
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Another view of the impressive mural by Darcel Deneau for The Garage Grill and Fuel Bar, which is located in a former gas station. The nostalgic piece features snippets from Northville and Detroit.
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